China

Our only foray into Chinese lands has been a two short trips to Hong Kong, in 2002 and 2005.

• View Photos form Hong Kong
• Read our 2002 trip summary
• Read the blog entries from our time in Hong Kong, 2005
• Read the guide to Hong Kong
• See Map of China and Hong Kong
• Read the Hong Kong food diary
• List of Hostels and link to booking form

Location Profile

Jingdezhen

The town of Jingdezhen, once a place of major ceramic production, then ignored during the communist era, is again using its porcelain production to attract visitors. The town is located in the remote Jiangxi province. Today there are more than 2000 private workshops producing everything from fine blue and white Ming vases to tiny colourful teacups. If you want to visit and pick up a bargain, it will not come cheaply. Original hand-painted quality pieces can cost over $2000, the bargains are usually cheap copies that can also be found throughout China.